Question

Why did the Emancipation Proclamation apply only to states outside of the Union?(1 point)ResponsesPresident Lincoln wanted to preserve slavery in the Union but punish Confederate states. President Lincoln wanted to preserve slavery in the Union but punish Confederate states. rThe Reconstruction Amendments already banned slavery inside the U.S. rThe Reconstruction Amendments already banned slavery inside the U.S. President Lincoln only had the authority to ban slavery in the Confederacy, not the Union. President Lincoln only had the authority to ban slavery in the Confederacy, not the Union. States within the Union had already abolished slavery.States within the Union had already abolished slavery.

Answer 1

The correct response is: President Lincoln only had the authority to ban slavery in the Confederacy, not the Union.

The Emancipation Proclamation was issued as a wartime measure, and Lincoln's authority to take such action applied specifically to the rebellious states in the Confederacy. He did not have the constitutional authority to abolish slavery in the border states that remained loyal to the Union.

Answer 2

What was significant about the Battle of Palmito Ranch?(1 point)ResponsesIt occurred after the Confederacy officially surrendered. It occurred after the Confederacy officially surrendered. It was a morale boost for Texas Confederates. It was a morale boost for Texas Confederates. The Confederacy regained the area after losing it to the Union.The Confederacy regained the area after losing it to the Union.It was an unexpected Confederate victory.

Answer 3

The correct response is: It occurred after the Confederacy officially surrendered.

The Battle of Palmito Ranch, fought on May 12-13, 1865, is significant because it took place after General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, effectively marking it as one of the final battles of the Civil War.

Answer 4

At what battle did the Confederate forces surrender?(1 point)ResponsesThe Battle of Palmito RanchThe Battle of Palmito RanchThe Battle of GalvestonThe Battle of GalvestonThe Battle of Sabine PassThe Battle of Sabine PassThe Battle of Appomattox Court HouseThe Battle of Appomattox Court House

Answer 5

The correct response is: The Battle of Appomattox Court House.

This battle, which took place on April 9, 1865, is where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively leading to the end of the Civil War.

Answer 6

How did the Confederate government begin to weaken enough that surrender was an option?(1 point)ResponsesLee was surrounded by Union cavalry at Appomattox.Lee was surrounded by Union cavalry at Appomattox.Inflation was high and supplies were running low. Inflation was high and supplies were running low. Texas Confederates were attacked at their camp. Texas Confederates were attacked at their camp. Across the South, Confederates began to lay down their arms. 

Answer 7

The correct response is: Inflation was high and supplies were running low.

The Confederate government faced severe economic difficulties, including high inflation and dwindling supplies, which contributed to its weakening and made surrender a viable option. This further compounded the military defeats that the Confederacy was experiencing during the latter stages of the Civil War.

Answer 8

How were state and local policies in Texas influenced by the issuing of the First Reconstruction Act?(1 point)ResponsesThe Southern states got to decide if they made changes to policy to rejoin the Union. The Southern states got to decide if they made changes to policy to rejoin the Union. The Southern states were required to change all previous laws that the Union wanted. The Southern states were required to change all previous laws that the Union wanted. The Southern states needed to make changes to their laws to be readmitted to the Union. The Southern states needed to make changes to their laws to be readmitted to the Union. The Southern states needed to get permission from the Union to keep the laws they had in place. 

Answer 9

The correct response is: The Southern states needed to make changes to their laws to be readmitted to the Union.

The First Reconstruction Act, passed in 1867, required Southern states, including Texas, to create new state constitutions that allowed for black male suffrage and to ensure civil rights for all citizens as a condition for their readmission to the Union.

Answer 10

Why did Reconstruction take place in Texas? (1 point)Responsesbecause the Union wanted to punish Texas for secedingbecause the Union wanted to punish Texas for secedingbecause it was a condition for readmitting Southern states into the Unionbecause it was a condition for readmitting Southern states into the Unionbecause there was a lot of violence in Texasbecause there was a lot of violence in Texasbecause minorities in Texas needed government support to protect their rights

Answer 11

The correct response is: because it was a condition for readmitting Southern states into the Union.

Reconstruction was implemented in Texas and other Southern states as a means to facilitate their reintegration into the United States after the Civil War. This included requirements to ensure civil rights and protect the rights of newly freed slaves.